Dr. Creep, aka Barry Hobart, made his WKEF (Dayton) debut as the late-night horror host of Shock Theater. Initially known as Dr. Death, he donned scary garb and fangs for the role. He was also popular with the kiddies, co-hosting a children’s show in the afternoons and eventually moving Shock Theater to a youth-friendly daytime spot.

Are creeps kind? Absolutely. In addition to launching HORRORAMA, the all-night horror film fest, this dark fellow also co-founded “Project Smiles,” a charity that collects toys for tots in the Dayton area every Christmas.

How does one salute a deceased horror host? I think Necrophagia, the black metal band he interacted with in Necrophagia: Through Eyes Of The Dead might do that best in one of their cheerful little numbers, Embalmed Yet I Breath.